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Burda 7827

This one has actually been sitting on my dress form for a long time, waiting for buttonholes and buttons. It’s finally done,and it”s finally warm enough to wear it!

This is a raglan sleeve shirt dress with princess seams in the front and inset welt pockets. The instructions were well written, although I didn’t use all the pieces I cut out. I made view A, which has belt loops and epaulettes, then I decided not to put them on. I also didn’t add the sleeve cuff. I shortened the sleeve to hit on a better position on my arm.

So, if you don’t know by now, I have a HUGE thing for shirtdresses. I needed to get this one done and out of the way before I pulled out Vogue 1220. Oh yes, that one’s next!

The fabric is a bottom weight stretch cotton from Hancock’s. It’s almost too stiff for this, but I think with a few wearings and washings, it’ll soften up. The directions were very good, but, again, I eliminated a lot of steps. I left off most of the topstitching, I didn’t add the belt loops or the epaulets. I’m sure it’s just and old outdated idea, but I feel these things add “bulk”. The topstitching was just making the fabric stiffer, so I didn’t do it.

This pattern has great details for honing your shirt making skills: pockets, flaps, collar stand, collar, button band, buttons, etc. I highly recommend this pattern. Take the time to get through all the little details, and you’ll have a great classic piece that won’t go out of style.